Business Development Specialist

Are you looking for a new and exciting career opportunity within Sales? Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Permanent Business Development Specialist, for a client located in Hartlepool. Assisting in the continued growth of the company's brand by building and maintaining a portfolio of business Accounts. The role will involve prospecting to businesses throughout the UK, through various means, with rapport building and people skills being an essential element. Business Development Specialist Duties will include: Make outbound calls and send emails to prospect potential new accounts Deal with inbound enquiries from your own prospects as well as google or email marketing leads Grow and maintain a portfolio of business accounts Advise clients on suitable products with thorough questioning skills and the ability to assess and recommend in different scenarios To assess and advise on credit risks, with the sustainability of the business as the key driving factor Consistently meet or exceed company targets Maintain maximum productivity and earning potential Keep up with industry changes and developmentsBusiness Development Specialist Applicants: Ability to achieve targets and deliver results in a challenging environment Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a desire to solve problems Excellent sales, objection handling and rapport building skills Ability to listen and interpret information Good IT skills with the ability to competently use Microsoft Office Ability to organise workload and manage time effectively Able to self-motivate and work effectively as part of a team Previous experience in a sales or phone-based role advantageous Highly motivated and driven Pro-active with a lot of initiative Rises to new challenges A competent learner who enjoys new experiences Comfortable working in an office-based environment on a daily basis Positive and focused to achieve tasks Enjoys selling products and services on the phone Thrives in a fast-paced environment Enjoys working with others High degree of self-motivation with an ability to motivate othersCompany Benefits: OTE £40,000. £23,795 basic plus commission. Benefits Package including Death in Service, Cash Plan and Private Medical Insurance Workplace Pension 25 days holiday per year + Bank HolsThis role is office-based, working Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm. Candidates may also be interested in Sales, New Business, Customer Service, Customer Service Advisor, Outbound Calls, Sales Advisor, Leads, Outbound Sales, Business Development